5 New International Student Orientation

You should plan to take part in the Office of International Services’ required orientation program upon your arrival in Bloomington. The program covers a variety of important topics: bank accounts, Social Security numbers, visa questions, visa issues related to foreign travel, visa issues related to work permission, computer accounts/classes, and insurance.

You may receive e-mail correspondence from the Office of International Services from time-to-time that contradicts the information you receive from Education Abroad. Keep in mind that International Services primarily provides assistance to degree-seeking international students. Therefore, some of their information may not apply to you (as a short-term exchange student). When in doubt, follow the instructions you receive from Education Abroad since it is responsible for the undergraduate exchange program in which you are participating.